7 Simple Ways To Support A Friend’s Small Business During a Crisis and Beyond

The crises of the year 2020 have hit hard on many businesses, small or big alike, particularly in the Philippines. But it’s the small ones that are greatly affected and are finding it hard to face the challenges of recovering.

In our province of Batangas, the Taal Volcano eruption at the beginning of the year has forced many local businesses to a temporarily stop their operations. Some were not able to restart and were even brought to their knees by COVID19’s health and economic effects.

Here are few things you can do to support your friend’s small business in times like this. Continue reading 7 Simple Ways To Support A Friend’s Small Business During a Crisis and Beyond

AI: The Secret Ingredient for Small Businesses?

Let’s get real – running a small business is no walk in the park. But you know what? Neither is rockin’ out on stage. It’s a hustle, with long hours, tight margins, and competition that’s always biting at your heels.

Now, I’m not gonna lie – running my restaurant, Mumtaz, during the pandemic was a gut punch. It felt like the rug was pulled out from under us. But you know one of the tools that kept us alive, and even thriving now? Two little letters: AI. Yep, artificial intelligence.

At first, I’ll admit, I was skeptical. Robots replacing my cooks? Algorithms telling me what hummus to buy? Seemed kinda crazy. But hey, desperate times call for creative measures. Turns out, AI isn’t all Skynet and Terminators – it can actually be the super-powered helper your small business needs.

So grab some baklava, and check out these 5 big reasons why AI might just be the secret sauce for boosting sales and profits:

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Slow Days Suck: 7 Ways to Rock Your Restaurant Back to Full Tables

Okay, folks, let’s face it – running a restaurant is a hustle. Some days you’re crushing it, the kitchen’s on fire (in a good way), and the cash register is singing. But then there are those dreaded slow days. You know, when your staff outnumbers the guests, and the echo of crickets gets more obnoxious than that cheap blender you thought was a steal.

I’ve been there, friends. Those long, soul-crushing hours where your stomach churns more than that ancient deep fryer. But before you reach for the cheap whiskey and a sad playlist, there’s hope! I’m about to give you seven ways to fight back, get those seats filled, and make slow days a little less sucky. Continue reading Slow Days Suck: 7 Ways to Rock Your Restaurant Back to Full Tables

Pera Power! 7 Smartphone Hacks to Flip the “Jobless” Script in the Pinas, Besties!

Yo, mga kababayan! Feeling nauubos na ba ang budget? Na-stuck sa traffic, pero ang laman ng wallet payat pa sa spaghetti strap? Relax, mga kaibigan, kasi your friendly neighborhood Burn is here to ignite the PERA POWER within you! Forget the sad sob stories, we’re gonna flip the script and turn those smartphones into money-making machines, baby! Continue reading Pera Power! 7 Smartphone Hacks to Flip the “Jobless” Script in the Pinas, Besties!